Throughout Japan, including Tokyo, there are decorative “design manhole covers” intended to enhance the streetscape, celebrate culture and heritage, increase the visibility of infrastructure, and give ...

Let’s talk about manhole covers. Every city in the world has them, yet no one ever pays attention to the ugly, stinking, rusty metal plates, unless they’re comically misaligned with road markings—or ...

You know why I love doing this column? Because every question opens my eyes to something new. I must pass over dozens of manholes every day, yet I’ve never given them more than a passing thought. And ...

"A limited-time mission for the Golden Week holiday will be launched. Let's search the city to find manhole covers featuring Gundam designs and receive mission completion rewards!" As Japan enters ...

These considerations are outlined in the article Choosing the Right Manhole Size & Type. This is according to Precast Concrete Expert David Tejel of Puyallup, Washington, who explains how manhole ...

Bangkok's streets are known for their potholes, uneven pavements and, especially recently, unsightly manholes that are posing an increasing safety risk for pedestrians. According to the Bangkok ...